The Hurricanes finished 21-12 last season, and have appeared in the NCAA Tournament in each of the past two seasons. They were eliminated in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament, but made it to the Sweet 16 in 2016.

Miami will be led by a pair of dynamic guards in 6-foot-5 sophomore Bruce Brown, and 6-4 incoming freshman Lonnie Walker. Both players are being mentioned as potential first-round picks in future NBA Drafts.

Hawai’i and Miami also met in the 2012 Diamond Head Classic, with the Hurricanes prevailing, 73-58.